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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSo, Seriously: What can the House SubCommittee
due to enforce the subpoenas? Does anybody know what the process might be?
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So, Seriously: What can the House SubCommittee (Original Post)
choie
Oct 2021
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wryter2000
(46,037 posts)1. If I understand correctly
They can refer the matter(s) to the DOJ for criminal action. Of course, Barr would have done nothing about that.
jimfields33
(15,769 posts)2. I personally would look for the missing or hiding person
Until that summons is in his hand, they can do nothing. Step 1 must be completed first before the next action.
JohnSJ
(92,138 posts)3. Hold them with contempt of Congress, and do what ken Starr did to Susan mcdougal
meadowlander
(4,394 posts)4. Referred for contempt of Congress to the US Attorney for DC
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contempt_of_Congress#Procedures
They can choose to prosecute for up to 12 months in jail or fines up to $100,000. Then when they get out, Congress can issue another subpoena and the whole thing can start again.
They can choose to prosecute for up to 12 months in jail or fines up to $100,000. Then when they get out, Congress can issue another subpoena and the whole thing can start again.
onetexan
(13,036 posts)5. +1 K&R
gab13by13
(21,304 posts)6. Not going to happen.